Apple Challenges UK Government's Encryption Backdoor Order in High Court

The tech giant argues that the demand to weaken encryption violates user privacy, as rights groups and US politicians call for public hearings.

Apple is appealing a UK government order requiring it to create a backdoor for its end-to-end encrypted iCloud service under the Investigatory Powers Act.
The UK Home Office's Technical Capability Notice seeks access to encrypted data for national security purposes, prompting Apple to remove its Advanced Data Protection feature in the UK.
Apple maintains that complying with the order would compromise user privacy and security, reiterating its stance against building backdoors into its products.
US lawmakers and privacy advocates have criticized the secrecy surrounding the case, urging the tribunal to hold public hearings to ensure transparency and accountability.
The outcome could set a precedent for future conflicts between governments and tech companies over encryption and data privacy rights.